Arunachal Pradesh to get a Greenfield Airport in Hollongi
The Airport terminal will be an energy efficient building provisioned with Rain Water Harvesting system & sustainable landscape.
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Hollongi, March 4: Airports Authority of India has undertaken work of constructing a Greenfield Airport in Hollongi, 15 kms from Itanagar, considering the importance of air connectivity to the capital city. With an estimated cost of Rs 645 crore, the project includes development work i.e. construction of airport pavements, air side work, terminal building & city side works.
Development wok is in full swing and almost 80% of airside works is completed. Progress of Construction of New Interim Terminal building is 30%. The airport is planned for operationalization on August 15, 2022.
The building's envelope is influenced by the surrounding landscapes. Moving away from the strict geometry of straight lines and angles, the roof form is organic and establishes instant connection with the viewer.
PM Modi has laid emphasis on transforming Arunachal Pradesh into a major gateway to SouthEast Asia by developing modern infrastructure across state. An airport to connect the capital city is a much-needed aspiration of local community which will also accelerate economic activity in the region.
The airport is designed for operations of A-320 category of air craft and future extension of Runway by 500 m length to cater A-321 type of aircraft.
With an area of 4100 sqm, the terminal building of the airport will be able to handle 200 passengers during peak hours. Equipped with 8 check-in counters, the terminal building will have all modern passenger facilities.
Development wok is in full swing and almost 80% of airside works is completed. Progress of Construction of New Interim Terminal building is 30%. The airport is planned for operationalization on August 15, 2022.
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The terminal will be an energy efficient building provisioned with Rain Water Harvesting system & sustainable landscape. The development work also includes construction of ATC Tower cum Technical Block, Fire station, Medical Centre and other ancillary works.
The building's envelope is influenced by the surrounding landscapes. Moving away from the strict geometry of straight lines and angles, the roof form is organic and establishes instant connection with the viewer.
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The building interior is designed to emanate a sense of calm to the passengers. This is achieved by providing free-flowing spaces, hidden service core and a glass facade that links the eye to the panoramic scenic beauty of the Himalayan Foothills.
PM Modi has laid emphasis on transforming Arunachal Pradesh into a major gateway to SouthEast Asia by developing modern infrastructure across state. An airport to connect the capital city is a much-needed aspiration of local community which will also accelerate economic activity in the region.